Seoul wakes up to winter wonderland, traffic largely unaffected
By Yoo Na-hyunPosted : February 2, 2026, 11:21Updated : February 2, 2026, 15:36
Commuters walk near Gwanghwamun in Seoul on Feb. 2, as snow that fell overnight remains on the ground. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
SEOUL, February 02 (AJP) -Heavy snow blanketed Seoul overnight, turning the city into a winter wonderland, but the harsh weather caused little disruption to the Monday morning commute.
Authorities lifted the heavy snow advisory at 4 a.m. While snow-covered sidewalks slowed pedestrians, many commuters left home earlier than usual and moved cautiously to avoid delays.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said overnight snow removal operations kept major roads largely clear, preventing significant traffic congestion during peak commuting hours.
In central Seoul, workers were seen clearing snow at Gyeongbokgung Palace early Monday, following the overnight snowfall.
Commuters walk near Gwanghwamun in Seoul on Feb. 2, as snow that fell overnight remains on the ground. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Commuters walk near Gwanghwamun in Seoul on Feb. 2, as snow that fell overnight remains on the ground. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Workers clear snow at Gyeongbokgung in Seoul on Feb. 2. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Tourists enter Gyeongbokgung in Seoul as snow that fell overnight remains on the ground, on Feb. 2. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Tourists walk near Gyeongbokgung in Seoul as snow that fell overnight remains on the ground, on Feb. 2. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Tourists walk near Gyeongbokgung in Seoul as snow that fell overnight remains on the ground, Feb. 2. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
A tourist touches snow near Gyeongbokgung in Seoul as snow that fell overnight remains on the ground, on Feb. 2. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
